Operations Officer III (NCS) - Department of Finance

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a non-civil service position performing professional work in planning, coordinating, or directing an administrative, programmatic, or technical operation for the Department of Finance. The role involves supervising professional, technical, clerical, or paraprofessional personnel while receiving managerial supervision from an administrative superior. Work is performed in a normal office environment with minimal physical exertion. While a conventional work week is standard, some positions may require evening and weekend hours, as well as 24-hour callback during emergencies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Plan, organize, and direct the work of professional, technical, clerical, or paraprofessional personnel. - Coordinate the activities of various organizational units within the agency. - Compile, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data, charts, reports, and statistical or budgetary statements. - Research and write complex narrative and statistical reports. - Identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives. - Interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures. - Speak and testify effectively before governmental and legal bodies, commissions, the media, and community or business groups. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, community, and business groups. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. - Experience: Five (5) years of experience in administrative or professional work. - Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Must possess a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management. Provisional driver's licenses or learner permits are not acceptable. - Must upload a copy of the valid driver's license with the application at the time of applying. - Must successfully complete a mandatory six-month probation period (applies to all selected persons, including current City employees). - Eligible candidates under final consideration for positions of trust must authorize and successfully complete a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening. SELECTION PROCESS 1. Application review to verify minimum qualifications and required document uploads (e.g., driver's license). 2. Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint clearance for eligible candidates under final consideration. 3. Final selection based on qualifications, interview performance, and background check results. HOW TO APPLY - Applications must be submitted online through the City of Baltimore career portal. - Application Deadline: October 23, 2026, no later than 12:00 AM (midnight) on the closing date. - Job Requisition ID: R0018554. - A copy of a valid driver's license must be uploaded with the application. - Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach accommodation requests to the application. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Department: Department of Finance - Location: Abel Wolman Municipal Building, Baltimore, MD - Role Type: Non-Civil Service Position, Full-time - Work Conditions: Normal office conditions, minimal physical exertion, conventional work week (with potential for evening/weekend hours and 24-hour emergency callback). - Equal Opportunity Employer: The Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.